An invitation from State Sen. Sandy Galef: New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef invites all to attend a forum about campaign financing proposals that would make partial public financing of campaigns a reality for New York State office-seekers. Galef’s own polls of her constituents have shown growing interest in… Read More →
News from the Ossining Union Free School District on County Executive Rob Astorino’s visit to Ossining High School Tuesday: Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino came to Ossining High School Tuesday to recognize its outstanding business program and to meet the students who study in it. “The practical things, the… Read More →
The city of Peekskill announced today that the Paramount Search Committee, comprised of city officials, business leaders and community members, completed its information-gathering meetings on Tuesday night with proposed operators for the Paramount theater. Mayor Mary Foster said the “meetings were productive.” The committee is expected to meet with the Common… Read More →
Here’s some info about a new support group for cancer patients: Cortlandt Manor, NY – (January 22, 2013) – Living with cancer is a steep learning curve for most people and many find themselves at a loss on which way to turn after being diagnosed. With that in mind, Gilda’s… Read More →
There’s an emergency blood drive scheduled at the Croton Library: During Superstorm Sandy, many blood drives were canceled because schools and businesses which normally host blood drives were closed. The blood supply is still critically low because of 4,000 pints that were not collected. The Community Blood Drive has… Read More →
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of New York state, has approved a 14-day extension of the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program in the state and a 30-day extension for the Individual Assistance program, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The extension allows eligible survivors of Superstorm Sandy last October to… Read More →
News from the Ossining school district on its superintendent search: Thirty-two school administrators from 10 states have applied for the opportunity to become the Ossining Union Free School District’s next superintendent of schools. The candidates hail from as far away as California, with the majority of applicants residing in New… Read More →
The city has announced it will open a warming center at the Peekskill Neighborhood Center. The center will be open daily from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, Jan. 26.
BRIARCLIFF MANOR The People’s Caucus in Briarcliff Manor has endorsed the re-election of incumbent mayor William Vescio, and it also gave the nod to Lori Sullivan and Mark Wilson for the position of village trustee. The non-partisan organization that dominates the political landscape typically backs candidates who are run unopposed… Read More →
A 5k race is being organized Jan. 19 to raise donations to build a new memorial playground that will be built in Newtown, Conn. The Strides for Sandy Hook 5k will be held at the FDR Park in Yorktown. This will be a “family friendly” 5k, and participants are welcome… Read More →